Capital Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,392

5.17% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$9,059

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

34,991

34.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

18.9%

1,001 Graduates

About

Capital Community College is a higher education institution located in None. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Capital Community College were General Studies (819 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (471 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (461 degrees).

In 2023, 5,607 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Capital Community College. 61.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,919 degrees), 2.26 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,291 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Capital Community College is $4,392, which is $−3,861 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Capital Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 146 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Capital Community College is $4,392, which is $3,861 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,059.

In 2023, 63% of undergraduate students attending Capital Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,392

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Capital Community College was $4,392. The cost of tuition at Capital Community College is $−3,861 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Capital Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,059

2023 Value

5.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Capital Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,059. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Capital Community College grew by 5.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Capital Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,931

Room and Board

$1,750

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Capital Community College was of $6,931 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,750. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Capital Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Capital Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.28% with respect to 2022, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Capital Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Capital Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 146 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Capital Community College had a total enrollment of 34,991 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Capital Community College is 12,047 students and the part-time enrollment is 22,944. This means that 34.4% of students enrolled at Capital Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Capital Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.4% White, 31.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Black or African American, 4.27% Asian, 3.72% Two or More Races, 0.231% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.154% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Capital Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.7%), followed by White Male (20.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (18.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Capital Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34,991 students. The full-time enrollment at Capital Community College is 12,047 and the part-time enrollment is 22,944. This means that 34.4% of students enrolled at Capital Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Capital Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Capital Community College was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Capital Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Capital Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
14,137 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
10,925 enrolled students
Black or African American
5,860 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Capital Community College is 40.4% White, 31.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Black or African American, 4.27% Asian, 3.72% Two or More Races, 0.231% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.154% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 953 students (2.72%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,299 more women than men received degrees from Capital Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Capital Community College is white (2,919 degrees awarded). There were 2.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,291 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Capital Community College is General Studies (819 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (471 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (461 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Capital Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (315 degrees awarded), Precision Production (167 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,281 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Capital Community College are Police officers (136,709 people), Other managers (97,957 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (80,698 people), Software developers (45,975 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (41,318 people).

The most specialized majors at Capital Community College in 2023 are Engineering Technologies (315 degrees awarded), Precision Production (167 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,281 degrees), Science Technologies (14 degrees), and Protective Services (219 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Capital Community College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Capital Community College are Engineering Technologies (315 degrees awarded), Precision Production (167 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,281 degrees), Science Technologies (14 degrees), and Protective Services (219 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Capital Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Capital Community College.

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
819 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
471 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
461 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Capital Community College was General Studies with 819 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Capital Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,154

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

3,453

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,154 degrees were awarded to men at Capital Community College, which is 0.624 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,453).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Capital Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 275 degrees were awarded to men at Capital Community College in General Studies, which is 0.505 times less than the 545 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 545 degrees were awarded to men at Capital Community College in General Studies, which is 1.98 times more than the 275 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

15%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 6% of students graduating from Capital Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 15% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 20% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (26.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Capital Community College is Male and Asian (26.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,919 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,291 degrees awarded
Black or African American
765 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Capital Community College is white (2,919 degrees awarded). There were 2.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,291 degrees).

1.89% of degree recipients (106 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,688 degrees awarded
White Male
1,231 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
828 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Capital Community College is white female (1,688 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,231 degrees).

Operations

Capital Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $61.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.29M (6.99%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Capital Community College had a total salary expenditure of 499M. Capital Community College employs 402 Professors, 110 Assistant professors and 109 Associate professors. Most academics at Capital Community College are Female Professor (232), Male Professor (170), and Female Assistant professor (74).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Capital Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 368 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 206 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 187 employees.

Endowment

$61.4M

2023 Endowment

3.29k%

growth from 2022

Capital Community College has an endowment valued at about $61.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Capital Community College grew 3.29k% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $55.6M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Capital Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$17.4M - Federal
$26.7M - State
$965k - Local

As of 2023, Capital Community College received $17.4M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $26.7M from state grants and contracts, and $965k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$218M

2023 Salaries

1.16k%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Capital Community College paid a median of $218M in salaries, which represents 43.6% of their overall expenditure ($499M) and a 1.16k% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.39% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.41% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$67.5M

Instructional Salaries

725

Number of Employees

In 2023, Capital Community College paid a total of $67.5M to 725 employees working as instructors, which represents 31% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

402 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

368 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Capital Community College were Professor with 402 employees, Assistant professor with 110 employees, and Associate professor with 109 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Capital Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 368 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 206 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 187 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Capital Community College was Female Professor with 232 employees, Male Professor with 170 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 74 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Capital Community College.

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